Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Yusuf Dirow on life after graduation. He updated us on his experience with the City of Phoenix, Arizona below! I am happy to update my friends and mentors at SPP on my postgraduate endeavors. Back in June, I joined the City of Phoenix’s […]
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SPP Alum Draws Upon MPA Skillsets Serve the People of Connecticut
Recently we caught up with former School of Public Policy (SPP) Fast-Track and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Jameson Foulke. He currently works for Senator Chris Murphy in the Hartford Office as both an Outreach Assistant and Special Assistant. Learn more about Jameson in his own words below. During the summer between my undergrad and […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Treasurer: Cristian Corza Godinez
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
SPP Student Combines MPA and STEM Skillsets To Impact Healthcare
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Ghammam Mansoor found a passion for public service while growing up in the City of New Haven, Connecticut. He explains, I walked into college aware of how socio-economic disparities can drastically influence some communities’ access to things like housing conditions, education and healthcare. […]
MPA Alum Utilizes Financial Skillsets at The Nature Conservancy
School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Ken Huang, first crossed paths with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in 2019. Ken was in Portland, Oregon for an alternative spring break trip with UConn’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A former Fast-Track student, Ken completed his Master of Public Administration (MPA) last summer and began working for TNC shortly […]
MPA Alum Aims to Increase Biodiversity and Sustainability
School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) alum Michael (Mike) Baczewski’s business, New England Pollinator Gardens (NEPG) aims to help clients increase their biodiversity and heighten sustainable and ecological impacts. The 100% organic land care company does not use toxic chemicals, harmful pesticides or shortcuts! They do use native plants to the […]
Catching Up with 2022 Student Speaker Paula Norato
Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) 2022 Student Speaker Paula Norato about her job at Harvard and the impact of her Master of Public Administration (MPA) experience. Paula’s words at our celebration inspired us to be vulnerable, and she utilizes that vulnerability in her day to day work. Below you […]
MPA Student Gains Nonprofit Experience in Pakistan
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) student Saah Agyemang-Badu recently traveled to Pakistan to work with international nonprofit organizations. Her journey to Pakistan began at SPP orientation during the fall of 2020 where she met friend of SPP Zahra Ali. After their introduction to all things SPP, the two exchanged contact details and began communicating. When Saah […]
2022 Alumni Impact Award Winner: Yahaira Escribano, MPA
2022 Alumni Impact Awards: Recognizes School of Public Policy (SPP) alumni (MPA, MPA Fellows, MPP and MASR) at any stage in their career who have made a significant recent contribution to their field. Nominees may work in any sector; public, private, or nonprofit. Examples may include but are not limited to driving a meaningful program outcome, […]
2022 Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government Award: Jon M. Trister and Kylee A. Dostie
The Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government award is given to an MPA student who demonstrates interest in local government and public sector service. Awards (“Fellowships”) will defray living or academic related expenses. The award was established in 1998 to honor the distinguished service of Al Ilg as the Town Manager of Windsor for […]